Abstract

This article identifies factors, which influence the successful inclusion of children and young people with ASD in mainstream schools in the UK. The results present seven themes that are identified from the literature as factors that influence the successful inclusion of individuals with ASD within mainstream schools. The identified themes are: Support Staff, Communication, Staff Training, Relationships with Peers, Interventions and Teaching Strategies, OrganisationalCulture and Attitudes and Relationships with Teacher. The implications associated with these factors are then discussed.

Additional Information:

This article was published together with my student Macala Talton - the materials are available on the organizer's site for everybody to view - links are provided.